Kazakh Agribusiness to Gain Access to Collateral-Free Leasing of up to KZT 300 Million

In January 2026, Kazakhstan will launch a new state program aimed at re-equipping enterprises in the manufacturing sector. The initiative opens broad opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses, including companies engaged in the processing of agricultural products.

 

Details of the upcoming financial instrument were presented at a government meeting by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin. A key feature of the new leasing program is the absence of requirements for additional collateral, which often represents a major barrier for small-scale producers.

 

According to the data presented, the government aims to modernize more than two thousand operating enterprises. The program is focused on upgrading technical equipment and increasing labor productivity.

 

The following limits have been set for entrepreneurs:

— Maximum amount: up to KZT 300 million per leasing recipient.

— Financing term: up to 5 years.

 

Micro and small businesses will be able to allocate these funds to the purchase of modern equipment, which is critically important for enhancing the competitiveness of domestic products in both domestic and international markets.

 

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov emphasized the strategic importance of increasing the share of the manufacturing industry in the country’s GDP. The head of government noted that achieving this goal is impossible without expanding production capacities, particularly in the SME sector. Stimulating modernization through accessible financial instruments is viewed by the Cabinet as a key driver of development.

 

The Ministry of Industry has been instructed to ensure the technical launch of the leasing mechanism starting in January next year. Olzhas Bektenov stressed that the opportunity to upgrade production lines without the burden of collateral will allow enterprises to make a qualitative leap in efficiency.

 

For the agro-industrial complex, the new program is of particular significance. Enterprises involved in the processing of milk, meat, grains, and oilseeds are often classified as small and medium-sized businesses within the manufacturing sector. Access to long-term, collateral-free financing for equipment will enable small workshops to scale up into full-fledged production facilities, shifting from a raw-material model to the production of goods with high added value.